__________________”We live in times when hate and fear seem stronger. We rise and fall, and light from dying embers: remembrances that hope and love last longer. And love is love is love is love is love is love is love cannot be killed or swept aside."

Instead of completely ignoring X3, Perhaps they could those events as a catalyst to a much larger threat that requires the use of time travel to prevent such event. Thus using that continuity and erasing it at the same time?

Super excitied. I wont be surprised if Halle doesnt come back since she has to much drama in her life and doesnt seem like she and Singer have the same vision for Storm which will sadden me (since I actually enjoy her unlike most)

It will be great to see Patrick Stewart and Ian Mckellen back under Bryan Singer's direction.
And I am sure these are only first announcem,ents of returnees from earlier films.

I still think there Is possibilty of Bryan outright ignroing the Last Stand but If Fox tells him
the Last Stand has to remain In cannon the last scene had Magneto's powers returning and postcredit scene had Xavier waking up In his twin brother's body.